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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,651.70, 26,573.72 and 15,241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,651.70, 26,573.72 and 15,241.14 is: 22,944.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,651.70 : 26,573.72 = 15,241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,651.70/26,573.72 = 15,241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,651.70x = 26,573.72 × 15,241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,651.70x = 405,013,710.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,013,710.64/17,651.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,944.74

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